Day 9

Today we cover Pacific Avenue between 21st and 19th. Are you hungry? In addition to some great retail stores, this section of downtown is packed with delectable food options so make sure you pop by one or more of these while you shop. 

Great Northwest Popcorn

There are some great holiday snacks and stocking stuffers at this place. They have mouth watering desserts, carmel corn, candy by the pound, taffy and ice cream. It's a good thing I didn't bring my wallet with me. My self control would not have been enough!






Taffy! Stocking stuffer alert!

Loads of candy? Stocking stuffer alert!


Abella Pizzeria




This is the owner Sonhe Irvine with two pizzas
that were just about to go in the oven.

The Harmon

The Harmon is one of three restaurants by the same owner. The others are The Hub and The Tap Room. These restaurants are known for their signature beers that are brewed right here in Tacoma and their amazing food. I also like these places because they feature live music from time to time and many of my friends have performed there. The Duchess is a huge fan of live music by Tacoma musicians. 










Stocking stuffer alert!




Bleach
I learned today that this store was opened by John Crouch as a local outlet for Imperial Motion brand, a Tacoma-based action sports clothing brand founded by Eric Wicken, and Steve and Spencer Goetz.  They have skateboards, clothing, shoes and other accessories. Almost everything in there is locally designed. For more info, visit their website http://bleachlife.com/







Stocking stuffer alert!





Urbanxchange

So many cute outfits are rediscovered at UrbanXchange. This place is definitely a hipster hangout and they also buy clothes if they are hip enough to make the grade. If you like upcycled fashion you will have SO much fun creating new looks here. Gift Certificates are available and the owner said that if you tell the cashier that the Duchess of Downtown sent you, they will give you a buy one get on half off special. You're welcome! :)


OMG get a load of these boots!

This mannequin has her own fashion blog. Her name is Ursula X
and you can follow her here:  http://ursulax.tumblr.com/



The back end of the store is a music venue called The Den. Right now they are in transition
and that space will soon be renamed Tahoma Tea & Co. Now they will have tea, brownies
and other special snacks in addition to local music shows. Many of the food offerings will be 100% vegan.





Vegan muffins

Outdoor open mic and bonfire at Tollefson Plaza! How fun!
Modeling shot provided by UrbanXchange

This is a sneak peak at what the Tahoma Tea Co space will look like in January
when they reopen. Right now they are in the process of rebranding and redecorating. 


Other Restaurants on this street


There was a Help Wanted sign in the window of this place.


Taco Del Mar has an amazing burrito. Its more like 2 meals.


This is actually up the UW staircase and not on Pacific Ave but
their sandwich board is there right by the link crosswalk.

Thanks for checking out today's tour. I hope your holiday shopping is going well and that you are supporting local businesses with your dollars. Please be a peach and let the downtown retailers know if you go to their establishment due to this blog, OK?

If you missed the first 8 Days of our 12 Days of Shopping please follow these links and enjoy!
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8


XOXO,
Duchess of Downtown 

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